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Old 01-11-12 | 06:11 PM
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From: El Paso, TX

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Originally Posted by walnutz
Potsed this in the old thread first...oops!:
We will NEVER EVER forgive you!!!!!!!!!! (jk . . .)
Turns out it was the ACL and a partial MCL tear. Anyway, had my first commute, post-surgery today (had surgery on 11/22). Felt good, and it was a nice brisk morning here in Austin. My surgery leg's quad muscle is really atrophied though, I'm working on getting it back to size. Leading up to the commute I have been doing some daily easy paced riding with a gradual build up in length and speed. Having to go slow for a while has made me re-appreciate bike riding though. I don't race against myself all the time anymore, I tend to enjoy it more.

Free advice: don't tear your ACL, the few weeks after surgery suck and I'm still working regaining full flexibly in my knee.
Glad you're feeling better, glad you're back on your bike! I will follow your advice and never tear my ACL . . .
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